Mixed in the heavens, merits and virtues become immortals

Chapter 345 Blocked Xiaoqing's Way
There is a safe distance between people, with social distance ranging from about 1.2 meters to 3.7 meters. Getting too close can make people feel extremely uncomfortable.

However, the young man in blue ignored the distance and moved directly in front of Gu Qing, taking a deep sniff of Gu Qing's neck. He raised his head, his face still slightly flushed, and asked curiously, "What kind of perfume is this?"

Not bro...

Gu Qing felt a little strange and had some guesses. She took a step back and said, "I don't use face powder."

"That would be delicious."

The young man in blue licked his lips.

"..."

Gu Qing noted down the bill, bowed slightly, took the Dragon King mask, paid the copper coins, and walked towards Guanghui Temple. The young man in blue, however, did not leave. He held a folding fan in his hand and stood by the roadside, watching Gu Qing go inside to offer incense. He watched the people who greeted Gu Qing along the way and instructed the people next to him to go up and inquire.

"This is a new doctor in the city named Gu Qing. He runs a clinic called Tongrentang and is said to be very skilled in medicine."

The people nearby quickly reported the news.

“Gu Qing…”

When the young man in blue pronounced the word "blue," his voice was slightly louder. After waiting for Gu Qing to return from burning incense inside, he leaned closer to Gu Qing and said with a smile, "Doctor Gu is a famous doctor in Hangzhou, yet you still worship the gods so devoutly. Is there something difficult to resolve that you wish to entrust to the immortals?"

Gu Qing smiled calmly and said, "I have an apprentice who is honest and kind, but he has fallen in love with a young lady from a wealthy family. I have already gone to propose marriage for him, and now I just hope everything goes smoothly."

Do you pray to God for others?

The young man in blue seemed to think highly of Gu Qing. Given Gu Qing's dedication, he was willing to help if the matter proved difficult.

"My surname is Cen."

The young man in blue smiled and said, "This surname is quite rare, isn't it? Just call me Young Master Cen."

Gu Qing looked at Cen Gongzi's face and still couldn't see his daughter's appearance. The transformation technique in this fantasy world is indeed much more advanced than the disguise technique.

"The West Lake Dragon Boat Festival is about to begin. Would you like to join me for a ride?"

Young Master Cen took a small breath as he asked the question.

The most beautiful scenery in Hangzhou is all in West Lake. On the eighth day of the second lunar month, all the painted boats on West Lake set sail, and six dragon boats competed in the lake, carrying immortals and gods such as Erlang Shen. At this time of bright scenery, a pole was erected in the lake, decorated with brocade, and the six boats competed for the prize. The winner was rewarded and the loser was not punished.

Gu Qing readily agreed and traveled with this young master Cen. Along the way, young master Cen introduced his five servants, named Bai Fu, Er Fu, San Fu, Wu Fu, and Liu Fu.

As for why they weren't called the Four Blessings, it's probably because they're already dead.

Upon hearing the name, Gu Qing was absolutely certain that the young master Cen before her was Xiao Qing.

During their leisurely stroll, Gu Qing and Xiao Qing arrived at the West Lake. They saw that as the flowers were about to bloom, young nobles and nobles were enjoying themselves, while the poor were also out and about with their wives and children. There were also many vendors hawking their wares on both sides. Gu Qing also saw Li Gongfu maintaining order.

"Dr. Gu, what a coincidence."

When Li Gongfu saw Gu Qing, he took the initiative to greet him. The two chatted for a while and heard that Xu Jiaorong had taken Xu Xian to play in West Lake. However, Li Gongfu was unable to leave due to official business, and his words were tinged with a bit of melancholy.

The peaceful life you imagine is only possible because someone is bearing the burden for you.

Gu Qing smiled and said, "We are able to enjoy ourselves here thanks to your efforts."

Upon hearing this, Li Gongfu straightened his back, feeling as if he were carrying a mission.

In the midst of their conversation, a scream suddenly rang out from ahead. Li Gongfu immediately ran over and saw a farmer in his forties carrying several bags on the shore of West Lake. When he opened them, they were filled with all sorts of long snakes, which startled the young women and wives, and drew a crowd of onlookers.

Xiaoqing followed Gu Qing. Upon arriving at this place, her expression changed immediately. She gritted her teeth slightly and looked at the various snakes in the area. Some of them were even devouring each other, perhaps due to hunger. This bizarre sight of snakes eating each other caused a stir among the tourists.

"Eating snake meat prolongs life, and eating snake gallbladders strengthens the kidneys and gallbladder..."

The farmer was hawking his wares, and several wealthy young men were already eyeing the snake meat with eager anticipation. "I'll buy all of these snakes!"

At this moment, Gu Qing seized the opportunity to make a good impression and immediately stepped forward, waving to indicate that he would capture all the snakes.

Upon seeing this, the farmer who was selling the snakes rushed forward to inquire whether they were genuine or not. Gu Qing then took out his money bag, counted out the silver without any hesitation, and bought all the snakes.

"Dr. Gu, are you making snake soup?"

Some people who knew Gu Qing asked at this time.

"Every part of a snake is valuable, but I only use its venom."

Gu Qing bought several porcelain bottles from a nearby stall, washed them clean, and then went to the snakes. He used the porcelain bottles to hold the snakes' fangs in place, thus releasing the venom. He made sure that the venom from each snake was not mixed up, and collected all the venom in this way.

"Dr. Gu, can snake venom be used in medicine?"

Li Gongfu asked curiously.

"Of course."

Gu Qing immediately affirmed, saying, "However, these snake venoms need to be refined before they can be used."

"Where will this snake venom be used?"

Xiaoqing asked with a stern face.

"It can be used to stop bleeding, relieve pain, and lower blood pressure..."

Gu Qing briefly explained the effects of snake venom, then added, "These snake venoms can be used to make life-saving medicines, which are more valuable than gold." As he spoke, Gu Qing looked at the group of snakes in front of him, his eyes gleaming with admiration.

"More valuable than gold?"

Xiaoqing raised her voice slightly, "Isn't she a venomous snake herself?"

“I’ll find Dr. Gu an iron cage, and you can keep all these snakes here.”

Li Gongfu treated Gu Qing like family. Upon hearing about the value of the snake venom, he immediately wanted to find iron cages to raise all the snakes.

Xiaoqing lowered her eyes, looking at the long snake swimming around on the ground. Some people around her were afraid, some were disgusted, and some even wanted to kill the snake or soak it in wine. She couldn't help but feel angry. Seeing Li Gongfu bustling around enthusiastically, she said unhappily, "Sometimes, instead of finding a cage for someone, you should think about the case of the treasury silver!"

Upon hearing about the case of the treasury silver, Li Gongfu's face fell, and he stood frozen in place.

Recently, the treasury silver in the government office has been disappearing every day, causing Li Gongfu a great deal of trouble. It is said that the case has been reported to the emperor, and Li Gongfu feels that if this drags on, he will not have a good end.

"Speaking of the Treasury Silver Case."

Gu Qing suddenly spoke up, saying, "I have an idea. Since this silver keeps disappearing every day, why don't you hire a treasure god to guard it?"

Is the Kushin guarding it?

Li Gongfu was still hesitating.

Xiaoqing's expression changed. She had cultivated for five hundred years and was well aware of her own level. If a Treasury God came, Xiaoqing would find it difficult to steal silver in the future... Where would I make up for the silver I was short?

Gu Qing remained silent, only making a crisp sound as she tidied up the bottles and jars containing snake venom.

Are you selling saliva?

Xiaoqing stared at the bottles and jars, falling into a deep silence.

(End of this chapter)